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“Take the challenge and be part of something great”

Continued from Page 14 to grow up in a troubled commu- with many more artists around the
nity, where you are expected to world. His outlook for the future
What Mario wants to showcase is fail, instead of rising above and consists of making more films, and
the inner layers of what it means succeeding. Up to this point in the impacting more people along the
to grow up in this type of environ- interview, Mario has raised around way, while doing what he loves
ment. 5.650 euros and needs help from and what he feels is what he was
the entire Aruban community, art meant to do with his life.
To be able to complete this project lovers and film enthusiasts.
Mario would have to raise 14.500 Creative Islander wishes Mario all
euros and has chosen to do this Mario hopes to inspire other young the best in his graduation project
through crowdfunding, meaning artists on Aruba to believe in their and film career. What a great inspi-
everyone can contribute to this re- talent and to believe in their future. ration to all of us, on what it means
markable project, even you! Many If you are an artist and want to pur- to not only follow your dreams, but
people have already expressed sue a career in one of the many in- to decide to use your gift to impact
their support and feel they can re- dustries in the CCI, go for it. Mario lives of people.
late to the plot of the story. Mario was adamant on one fact, which Creative Islander encourages ev-
is very pleased with this, because is to do it for the right reason. This eryone to donate to this amazing
that was his initial intention. To cre- film project is also a debut for Ma- project. To do so, please visit: bit.
ate awareness and to educate rio, because once he graduates, ly/patroonfilm to donate! Don’t just
society about diversity, inclusion, the dream is to expand his produc- donate, but be part of something
respect and namely what it means tion company and collaborate great.q

Biography – Currently, Thaïs Franken is a 23-year-old Aruban student at the University of Maastricht (UM). She
is studying a Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development in collaboration with the Unites
Nations University (UNU). Back home, on the beautiful island of Aruba she completed her Bachelor of Arts in
Organization, Governance & Management (OGM) at the University of Aruba (UA). She successfully gradu-
ated and defended her thesis titled “Placing Culture and Creativity at the Heart of the Aruban Sustainable
Development” on July 6th 2018. Thaïs is very passionate about topics such as sustainability, innovation, cul-
ture and creativity. Next to her academic interests, she enjoys reading, writing, dancing and cooking.